Syracuse Child Support Lawyer

Attorney Laurin Haddad: I Care About Your Best Interests

No parent wants the support they provide to their child to be evaluated
in financial terms. However, when a couple divorces, monetary provisions
to maintain the well-being of the child must be agreed upon. An effective
child support plan needs to be constructed and approved by the courts
as part of the completion of a divorce proceeding.

My name is Laurin Haddad and I have been assisting individuals with life's
legal difficulties for more than a decade. I understand the need for parents
to acquire support, and others who need to reduce the amount the pay out
each month due to other financial obligations. As an experienced Syracuse
divorce lawyer , I can provide the insightful legal counsel and assertive
advocacy you need for all types of child support issues, including:

Determining Child Support

When determining child support, New York uses guidelines set forth in the
Child Support Standards Act. Factors entailed in the formula include the
combined income of the parents and how many supported children are involved.

It should be noted that this formula is primarily a basic guideline. Parents
have the option to create their own plans with which they feel comfortable.
Additionally, if the combined income of the parents is over $136,000 yearly,
the court will make adjustments.

Factors that parents and the courts can consider when drafting a child
support plan include:

Financial resources available

Any special needs of the child

Child's current standard of living

Income disparity between the two parents

Regardless if a couple opts to abide by the standard formula or wishes
to construct their own parameters, the courts must approve the petition.
Careful consideration needs to be given to evaluate the abilities of each
parent and enforce their respective responsibilities to maintain the well-being
of the child. As an accomplished Syracuse family law attorney, I can provide the
experienced representation you need when you are constructing your child
support plan.

Modifying Child Support Court Orders

Situations in both the parents' and the child's life may change,
requiring an alteration in the amount of child support. As a passionate
legal advocate, I hold firmly to the belief that a custodial parent should
receive the full amount they are entitled to, and that the noncustodial
parent should not face an unjust financial burden. I am well versed in
what the court will consider in granting a modification of orders.
These factors can include:

A substantial change in circumstances, such as the loss of a job or the
child becomes disabled.

It has been more than three years since the child support was evaluated.

There has been more than a 15% change in either parent's income.

Enforcement of Orders

Sadly, there are still many parents who fail to live up to the obligations
of child support.
Child support is a court order, enforceable by law, and there are many options available to garner past
due payments. I can assist you in taking the formidable legal action required
to collect child support arrears. Whether it involves a simple garnishment,
discovery of hidden assets, or a charge of contempt of court, I can provide
the aggressive legal advocacy you require.

Consult With an Experienced Divorce Lawyer

Child support issues can quickly become complicated and distressing on
both sides. Even amicable verbal agreements made between the two parties
need to be ratified by a court order to be enforceable. Consulting with
a skilled and insightful divorce attorney can protect your rights.

Call Haddad Law Office, P.C. to begin the experienced representation you
need to manage your child support issues. For your convenience, I offer
off-site, evening, and weekend appointments.

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